Disadvantages of Medical Tourism in India

Although more and more patients are heading here for various medical procedures, Medical Tourism India has its own set of disadvantages

Medical Tourism is gaining traction all around the world and enabling patients from developing countries to travel to other developing countries and receive affordable healthcare and surgery options. It is an industry with much potential and since it hardly has any disadvantages both patients and the facilitator derive various advantages. 

 

But although everything might seem well on the outside, there are certain things that might go terribly wrong. So it is essential to be cautious and be alert. Here are some of the things to keep in mind:

·     Patients need to ensure that they are seeking quality healthcare from the hospital they choose. This can be done by seeking thorough details about the hospital and contacting the correct authorities while arranging a medical trip.

·     Patients also need to ensure they are seeing the best doctor. With the introduction of online consultation, patients can first consult a doctor of their choice and when convinced, can go ahead and arrange their trip.

·     Since more and more patients are heading to Asian countries to seek medical treatments, it is greatly affecting the healthcare industry in the western world. The high cost of medical treatments is the biggest factor for patients to opt for Asian countries where they receive medical treatment that is at par with the western world.

·     Another essential factor is that patients don’t have to wait to seek medical assistance in Asian countries unlike the scenario in U.S or U.K. Countries promoting medical tourism offer discounted rates, affordable accommodation and food options making it easy for patients to plan a medical tour.

·     Medical tourism has also helped to boost the tourism industry in various countries. Patients are accompanied by family and spouses who prefer to take a vacation after the treatment is over to relax and explore the exotic country where they are traveling.

·     In countries like India, Singapore and Korea, hospitals are accredited by renowned international authorities which helps to attract medical tourists. Also most doctors are internationally trained and well-renowned for their consultation and surgery.

Although traveling to a foreign land to seek medical treatment can be a tough decision for many patients but at present it is made easy and effortless by all the various options that are specially targeted for the medical tourist. For instance, the Indian government has made it easy to attain medical visas for patients, there are various agencies, hospitals and travel partners helping patients to plan their stay in India, well qualified doctors and top hospitals with modern infrastructure and world-class healthcare facilities. These factors have resulted in more and more patients flocking to India to seek treatments and returning in good health to their home country.